TEMPE, AZ --Junior Emma Lemley was dealing on Friday, throwing a two-hit shutout to lead the No. 21/17 Virginia Tech Hokies over the Arizona State Sun Devils 9-0.
Lemley (1-0) went the distance for Virginia Tech (6-0-1), giving up two hits, walking two and striking out six.
In the batter's box, the Hokies were led by senior Addy Greene, who went 3-for-3 on the day with two doubles, a home run and three RBI. Senior Cameron Fagan put together a standout effort as well, going 2-for-4 with two doubles and two RBI. Freshman Michelle Chatfield also chipped in for Virginia Tech, putting together one hit in one trip to the plate while adding a home run, a walk and an RBI.
HOW IT HAPPENED
The Hokies took the lead for good in the first, scoring for the first time in the inning. Virginia Tech's offense started clicking and put up four runs, including a one-run single off the bat of freshman Emma Mazzarone.
The Hokies also added runs in the second, third, and fourth innings on the way to the 9-0 victory.
GAME NOTES
» Lemley tossed a two-hit shutout for the Hokies.
» Greene had three base hits in the game for Virginia Tech.
» Lemley struck out six Sun Devils hitters.
» The Hokies had both Greene and Fagan smack multiple extra-base hits in the ballgame.
» Virginia Tech's highest scoring inning was the first, when it pushed four runs across.
» Virginia Tech took a 4-0 lead in the top half of the first and didn't surrender that lead for the remainder of the game.
» The Hokies out-hit the Sun Devils at an 11-2 clip.
» Virginia Tech went 6-for-9 (.667) with runners in scoring position.
» Virginia Tech pitchers faced 19 Arizona State hitters in the game, allowing four ground balls and five fly balls while striking out six.
» Greene led the Hokies at the plate, going 3-for-3 with two doubles, a home run and three RBI.
» Arizona State was led offensively by senior Kelsey Hall, who went 1-for-2 with a double.
» Freshman Meika Lauppe led the Sun Devils pitching staff, throwing 1.2 shutout innings.
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